nursing school w/o prereqs?

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma ICU.

Anyone know of a nursing school (ADN or BSN) in California (anywhere in cali) that doesn't require any prereqs to attend?

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

All ADN/ASN nursing programs in CA have the same pre-req requirements; they did this a few years back because students were having a hard time applying to multiple schools because many had different requirements. I think you would be hard pressed to find a BSN program in CA that does not have pre-req's considering they require more than an ASN program.

There is no "easy way" into nursing....everyone has to do pre-reqs. I have heard of some LVN/LPN programs that let you take the pre-reqs while in the programs, but not in CA

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There are several LVN programs in California that let you enter and complete the prerequisites while in the program. I know because I'm attending one of them. I haven't heard of the community colleges doing this but a lot of the Vocational/Private nursing schools do allow it. Just check out the board of Vocational Nursing and call to see which ones do allow it.

As for an ADN or BSN, that's impossible they all require prerequisites into their programs. Most of the Vocational/Private RN schools require you to have your LVN before entry into their program. Good Luck

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New Program for BSN w/o prereq's.....WEst Coast University in Anaheim.

VERY EXPENSIVE!!

:uhoh3:

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma ICU.
New Program for BSN w/o prereq's.....WEst Coast University in Anaheim.

VERY EXPENSIVE!!

:uhoh3:

Yeah, I know about that one. I've talked to the admissions office there. Way to expensive for me. I mean, I'm not ruling out private schools but 37,000 for tuition and supplies alone is ridiculous.

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You really need to speak with a financial aid counselor, you have no idea how low the interest rates are for school loans. Interest rates on school loans are tax deductible, and your monthly payment is lower than what you might think. I'd say that paying $450,000 for a house is ridiculous but people do it anyway. You think education is expensive? Try ignorance.

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I talked to West Coast Univ. in Anaheim today and was somewhat excited at first. They have a BSN program that has no prerequisites. I have a B.A. already so I thought this might be the route I'd like to take. Well, turns out that if you have had your degree longer than 5 years (I've had mine for 6), you have to take ALL your general ed over again. That's ridiculous and I told her so. She said it's the school's policy. I guess it's the school policy to charge $110,000 for redundant coursework. I promptly crossed them off my list. And the search continues...:banghead:

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Specializes in Surgical/Trauma ICU.

Yeah, I talked to her earlier this week. She said they're trying to work on that but since its a new program at this point, they can't even transfer prereqs done at a community college the previous year.

And also, LatinaVNStudentRN2B,

I know that the interestest rates on financial aid are really low, but at this point, my parents have enough to put me through a state program without having to take out student loans, just not $110,000 (I don't even know if I would qualify for financial aid, nor do I want to get out of school that much in debt). Especially for the same (if not better) education that another institution could provide. If the program were something like 20,000 a year, which is more common for private schools, that would be one thing, but 37 a year is really way too steep in my opinion.

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I'd say, since you're 18 years old you have all the time in the world at your hands. You want to be a nurse? I congratulate you on your choice. I hope you find a program that suits your needs. Don't do what I did, I waited too long and got a 4 year degree instead of doing nursing which has been my dream. Now I'm back in school and probably wont get my RN until I'm 36 or so. Have you thought about maybe doing the LVN route 1st? Then transfering to a BSN program (depending where you're at) that offers that? LVN-BSN? This way you can gain experience as a nurse and yet still work towards your BSN? See if that would be a bit cheaper. Or do you just want to go straight for a BSN. I'm going to be honest with you and I see this a lot what I'm about to tell you. Unfortunately, people might not take you seriously since you're only 18. You might not get into the BSN program with no prerequisites because of your age. I've seen it at my school unfortunately, they turned down some students who were 18 years old and fresh out of high school. Why? I honestly believe it's the age thing, and they shouldn't discriminate, but they do. If you find a school that's cheaper that is straight BSN with no prerequisites (you will eventually do them in the program, it's not just going to be straight nursing school) I'd suggest when you go into your interview have a plan laid out for them to see. Tell them your goals, and have a time line for them to see. Dress mature (not too mature though) and don't use ghetto terminology. You don't want to give them any reason to deny you admission. Show them that you're focused and that you want to be a nurse, but appearance is very important, so make sure that you dress professionally. I'm not saying wear a business suit, but come in clean, and hair brushed nicely. You want to give them every reason to pick you over the others. Good Luck and let us know which route you decide to choose! :nuke:

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Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic.
I talked to West Coast Univ. in Anaheim today and was somewhat excited at first. They have a BSN program that has no prerequisites. I have a B.A. already so I thought this might be the route I'd like to take. Well, turns out that if you have had your degree longer than 5 years (I've had mine for 6), you have to take ALL your general ed over again. That's ridiculous and I told her so. She said it's the school's policy. I guess it's the school policy to charge $110,000 for redundant coursework. I promptly crossed them off my list. And the search continues...:banghead:

Its not so much a school policy as how they submitted their RN program proposal to the board if they told the board they were only going to accept credits less than 5 years old and they got approved on that proposal then thats what they have to stick to. Many other colleges have that stipulation. I've run into it a few times.

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Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

I was told that I can transfer in my pre reqs. I think I'm transferring in about 8 which reduces the cost of my program.

But I got back Tuesday so who knows maybe they changed their policy since I was last there in August.

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Specializes in DD, PD/Agency Peds, School Sites.

I'm one of the "older" pre-nurses at age 39 and chose private nursing school based on putting a dollar amount on my time. Pre-reqs are not a must for my LVN program. There was a lengthy entrance exam and the first few weeks sound like they will be geared to weed out the people who can't handle it. School starts in January, so while I'm waiting, I'm getting Microbiology out of the way. I will complete the LVN program in less than a year without having pre-reqs. The LVN-to-RN bridge program requires a list of pre-reqs. There is a 15 year "expiration" on those classes. Lucky for me, because of my BA degree, I only need two more pre-reqs before enrolling in the RN program. I can take those while making money working as an LVN. With older people, time efficiency matters more. I'm not so focused on the costs of the tuition because I want to achieve my goals as soon as possible...before I need an LVN myself! :bugeyes:

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